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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.95, 36,647.70 and 19,449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.95, 36,647.70 and 19,449.15 is: 29,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.95 : 36,647.70 = 19,449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.95/36,647.70 = 19,449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.95x = 36,647.70 × 19,449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.95x = 712,766,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,766,614.46/24,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,178.32

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